Ticket Examiner Alok Kumar Jha Sets new Record By Collecting '₹1.72 Lakh From 220 Irregular Passengers', Netizens Demand Appraisal

Nagpur: Head ticket examiner Alok Kumar Jha has set new record by recovering whooping ₹1.72 lakh from 220 irregular passengers on Train 03251. DRM Nagpur confirmed that Alok Kumar Jha who is head of TEs, himself examined the passengers on DNR SMVB SPL Train.

Everyday, thousands of people travel through railways without a valid ticket and ticket examiners like Alok Kumar Jha comes in between to maintain the legal bounds. On train no. 03251, which runs from Danapur railway station to SMVT Bengaluru railway station, head ticket examiner, Alok Kumar Jha set new record of abducting 220 passengers without a valid ticket. He recovered around ₹1.72 lakh through these irresgular passengers, according to the tweet shared by DRM Nagpur.

In the tweet DRM Nagpur wrote, "Shri Alok Kumar Jha, Head Ticket Examiner, Nagpur, set a new record in single-day revenue by recovering ₹1.72 lakh from 220 irregular passengers on Train 03251. His vigilance and dedication underscore the vital role of TEs in ensuring compliance and boosting revenue."

Netizens Appreciate, Demands, Appraisal:

Netizens have appreciated Jha's efforts and dedication towards his job and some have also demanded that he deserves incentives.

One user wrote, "We need more of this. A small % of the collection of such fines should be handed over to the Ticket Examiner as an incentive. This, in turn, encourages more honesty + at the same time reduces illegal travel on trains. On the whole, makes India a Trust Society."

"A stellar example of commitment. Bravo! Shri Alok Kumar, Keep it up", one user appreciated.

Another wrote, "10% of fines should be credited to the incumbent, like customs. That will motivate others. Plus promotions should be dependent on the work done"

Recent Instance In Mumbai

Recently, Central Railway’s Mumbai Division conducted Focused Ticket Checking Drives in 1st Class Coaches of Suburban Trains. A total of 984 cases of irregular travel were detected and an amount of Rs.3.18 lakhs were realised as penalty.